Lilydale Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Sunfish Lake, MN

Lilydale Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Sunfish Lake, MN

Overview of Lilydale Senior Living

Situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River, Lilydale’s independent senior living community is renowned for its leisure, educational, and social avenues. They want to give elders a place to live that is welcoming, secure, and collected. They place a high value on connection and foster a sense of community and belonging for their residents. Seniors will undoubtedly have a delightful day filled with everything from social events to calm pastimes.
At Lilydale Senior Living, there are a variety of facilities and services available. They have a movie theater, there are also card rooms, a communal area, a fitness center, guest suites, libraries, salons, and spas. They place a high importance on entertainment because it can offer seniors with a lot of joy, companionship, and stimulation. Their large dining area serves meals, and a separate family dining room is available for residents to eat with visitors in an enclosed environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 135 Rank #52 / 481Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 52nd out of 481 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #56 / 121Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 56th out of 121 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
16 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #280 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 280th out of 527 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
42 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #78 / 234Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 78th out of 234 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 234. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
88.1% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 119 residents and 135 beds. Source: state inspection report (Mar 2025)

Higher than the Minnesota average: 76.7%
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyDakota

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency call system
Safety FeaturesApartment building fire/smoke detector and sprinkler system.

Additional Services

1 service
Laundry & LinenListed as: Personal laundry facilities in each unit.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Beauty Salon
Activities
Field Trips

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
13 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (35% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (40% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1320.0 This facility has 35% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (13 vs. MN avg 20).↓ 35% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.510.9 This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6.5 vs. MN avg 10.9).↓ 40% better
Correction orders from complaint investigations Info Correction orders issued in complaint investigations. Not included in Total deficiencies or Deficiencies per inspection, which count licensing surveys only. 4— —

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Licensing surveys conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health. Complaint investigations are listed separately below and are not included in this count. 22.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (2 vs. MN avg 2).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info Investigations the Minnesota Department of Health opened after a complaint or a report of maltreatment. Each one ends with a finding, shown below. 11.1 This facility has had 9% fewer complaint investigations than the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% fewer
Substantiated Info The investigation found that the allegation happened (maltreatment or the reported failure was confirmed). 1— —
Inconclusive Info There was not enough evidence to decide whether the allegation happened. 0— —
Not substantiated Info The investigation found that the allegation did not happen. 0— —

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
5 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 1st (tied) of 163 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Quality of Life Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Resident Health Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 65th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
75.6% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
91.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
77.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
87.5% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
92.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
99.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
84.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
81.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
86.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sunfish Lake's city center to Lilydale Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Lilydale Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Sunfish Lake
135
Facility 135
MN AVG 61
Rank #52 / 481
Yes
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 45
Rank #280 / 527
-
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 16
Rank #56 / 121
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #78 / 234
A+
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #96 / 143
2
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #25 / 238
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 5.0
Rank #25 / 238
New Perspective Highland Park
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #96 / 481
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 45
Rank #101 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 16
Rank #36 / 121
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #140 / 234
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #57 / 143
2
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 10
Rank #220 / 238
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 5.0
Rank #224 / 238
Seven Hills Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Summit - University)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #88 / 481
No
87
Facility 87
MN AVG 45
Rank #13 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 16
Rank #113 / 121
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #1 / 234
A+
63%
Facility 63%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #138 / 143
2
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #170 / 238
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 5.0
Rank #76 / 238
Lexington Landing
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #199 / 481
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #165 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #84 / 234
-
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #31 / 143
2
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #122 / 238
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 5.0
Rank #36 / 238
Rakhma Joy Home
AL
MC
St Paul (Macalester - Groveland)
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #341 / 481
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 45
Rank #30 / 527
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #106 / 234
-
95%
Facility 95%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #3 / 143
2
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #138 / 238
5.5
Facility 5.5
MN AVG 5.0
Rank #57 / 238

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Minnesota

Lilydale Senior Living is in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MN specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Housing and residential support

Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing)

Minnesota Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing)

Eligibility

General
Low-income adults age 65 or older, or younger adults with qualifying conditions limiting self-sufficiency, who meet the program’s SSI/General Assistance-related eligibility and financial rules.

What it provides

  • Payments to a participating housing provider for room and board and necessities; some qualifying settings can receive supplemental supportive-service funding.
In-home & community support

Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Eligibility

General
Age 65 or older, eligible for Medical Assistance, nursing-home level of care established by MnCHOICES, and services cost less than nursing-facility care.
MN specifics
County, tribal or managed-care assessment determines the individual plan; eligibility does not entitle everyone to all listed services.

What it provides

  • Authorized adult day/companion services; case management; homemaker; meals; respite; accessibility changes; personal care/CFSS and other Elderly Waiver supports.
In-home & community support

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Income limit
Must meet Alternative Care financial eligibility criteria.
Asset limit
Alternative Care financial criteria evaluate income and assets together.

Eligibility

General
Age 65 or older, not eligible for Medical Assistance, assessed as needing community supports but not nursing-facility level of care, and meeting the other statutory criteria.
MN specifics
Community assessment must identify an approved support needed to maintain community residence. Reassessment is required at least annually.

What it provides

  • Approved community supports up to $400 per person per month; separate service coordination up to $600 per 12-month authorization period. Categories include adult day services; caregiver support; homemaker or chore help; emergency-response systems; meals and community living assistance.
In-home & community support

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Income limit
Income and assets must be insufficient to pay for more than 135 days of nursing-facility care.

Eligibility

General
Age 65 or older, nursing-facility level of care on MnCHOICES, not enough income/assets to fund more than 135 days of nursing-facility care, and no other means of paying for needed services.
MN specifics
Needed AC services must cost less than 75% of the comparable Medical Assistance cost; AC is for people not yet eligible for Medical Assistance.

What it provides

  • Approved home/community supports similar to many Elderly Waiver services; subject to Alternative Care cost rules.
In-home support

Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)

Minnesota Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)

Eligibility

General
People assessed as eligible who live in the community, can direct care or have someone do so, and have qualifying MA, waiver, Alternative Care or certain MinnesotaCare coverage. Family Support Grant users are excluded.

What it provides

  • Authorized support workers; eligible goods and services; emergency response systems and worker training under agency or budget options.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MN specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lilydale Senior Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Lilydale Senior Living in a walkable area?
Lilydale Senior Living has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Lilydale Senior Living?
Lilydale Senior Living's occupancy is 88.1%.
03 How long has Lilydale Senior Living been in business?
Lilydale Senior Living has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Lilydale Senior Living?
Yes, Lilydale Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
05 How many beds does Lilydale Senior Living have?
Lilydale Senior Living has 135 beds.
06 Has Lilydale Senior Living had any deficiencies?
Lilydale Senior Living has had 13 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
07 Are there photos of Lilydale Senior Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Lilydale Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.